Summary
A mother from Houston, Texas, shared her story after her 2-year-old daughter, Kennedy, died from the flu in February 2023. She stresses the importance of flu vaccinations for children to prevent similar tragedies. Pediatricians also recommend getting vaccinated against flu and RSV for young children.
Key Facts
- Megan Parks' daughter Kennedy died from the flu after suddenly falling ill.
- Kennedy was initially taken to a pediatrician and tested positive for the flu.
- Kennedy's condition worsened quickly, leading to emergency room visits and CPR efforts.
- Pediatrician Dr. Leonard Friedland advises annual flu vaccinations for everyone over six months old.
- Dr. Friedland highlights the importance of flu and RSV prevention in young children.
- The Parks family did not initially realize how deadly the flu could be.
- Megan and her husband, Jesse, now work to raise awareness about the importance of flu vaccinations.
- They are motivated by wanting to prevent other families from experiencing similar loss.
